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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
October 16, 2007
12-14H. Docket No. 07080031 PP: Wellsprings of West Clay
The applicant seeks primary plat approval forll lots on 14.3 acres. Also, subdivision
waivers requested are:
Docket No. 07080032 SW SCO 6.05.07 homes facing an arterial/collector road
Docket No. 07080033 SW SCO 6.03.07 cul-de-sac length
The site is loc,ated at approximately 12210 Shelborne Rd. and is zoned S-l/Residence.
Filed by S. Kurt Menner of Lifesprings Group, LLC.
The applicant seeks primary plat approval for II lots on l4.3 acres, This is a density of 0.77 units per
acre, which makes this subdivision exempt from the Open Space Ordinance requirements, since it is less
than 0,85 u/ac.
Regarding the waiver request for the two homes on lots # 1 & #7 not facing Shelborne Road, a secondary
arterial road; The petitioner has provided a rendering showing the screening of the sides of these homes
with vegetation and a brick wall. The Department does not have any issues with this waiver request.
Regarding the waiver request for the cul-de-sac being greater than 600-ft in length: this plat will show
road right of way platted a\l the way up to the west property line. In the event the parcel to the west is
developed, the cul-de-sac will be extended to the west property line to create a through street. Language,
to this effect, may have to be recorded with the plat, along with who will bear the responsibility of the
road extension. The proposed temporary cul~de-sac length is approximately 721 feet.
DOCS concerns/comments:
I. The City Forester, Scott Brewer, will review the revised landscape plan and tree preservation
plan, once received.
2. Engineering Dep't comments: The Dept is okay with this item moving to committee for further
review. There are some issues with the cul-de-sac/future 'through' street and the entrance
configuration that need to be worked out.
3. The petitioner may be required to commit to the Draft Residential Architectural Design
Guidelines. However, the petitioner has proposed architectural standards. Also, photo examples
of proposed home elevations are in the info packet.
The Department of Community Services recommends the Plan Commission forward this item to
the Nov. 1 Subdivision Committee meeting for further review.